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Theory of Architecture
Presents architecture as a logical and artistic endeavor in designing shelters, buildings, and man-made environments.
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Architectural Theory
Ideas that explain phenomena related to spaces or environment, including people's use, perception, and behavior within these spaces.
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Design
A problem-solving process that helps improve conditions for various human activities.
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Designer
A solution seeker.
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Architecture
A discipline that integrates space, structure, and enclosure.
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Enclosure System
Four exterior wall planes that define a rectangular volume containing program elements and spaces.
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Circulation System
The means by which users move through spaces, including stair and ramp systems.
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Proxemic Sensitivities
Understanding the relationships between physical environments and human behavior.
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Anthropometrics
The study of human body measurements for designing functional spaces.
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Vitruvius
A Roman architect who wrote 'De Architectura,' a treatise on architecture preserving classical architectural knowledge.
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Golden Section
A proportional ratio observed in classical Greek architecture associated with aesthetics and harmony.
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Fibonacci Series
A series of numbers that approximates the Golden ratio commonly found in nature and architecture.
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Unity of Elements
The coherence achieved by positive (figures) and negative (background) elements in a design.
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Gestalt Psychology
The theory that the human mind simplifies objects to easily grasp their relationships and structures.
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Functionalism
An architectural approach where the form of a building is dictated by its function.
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Aesthetic Philosophies
Theoretical frameworks that explore the nature of beauty and art, such as biophilia and wabi-sabi.
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Proxemics
The study of people's use of space during interactions and its cultural implications.
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Brutalism
An architectural style characterized by functionalism and the use of raw, exposed concrete.
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Deconstructivism
An architectural movement that seeks to create new forms of expression often characterized by dislocation.
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